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4.1
314 Reviews (314)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
86.3%
Recommend this course
281 out of 314 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Galen Hall's century-old layout delivers a uniquely quirky, character-filled round with memorable elevation changes and challenging par 3s. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this historic course worth the drive.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6271 yards
Slope 127
Rating 69.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1910
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1917) Alex Findlay (1910)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

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Reviews

4.1
314 Reviews (314)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Dinner 9
Amazing Food 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Undulating Greens 17
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 18

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice difficult course

Must hit to spots, first time playing, so i was lost-at times

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love galen hall

but.... this is the first time ive been there where the top parking lot was full when i arrived. 1050 tee time, 5.5 hour round. Wayyyyy too many people out there and no ranger to keep it moving.... Was kind of a Saturday-Ruiner. But i will return. It was the first nice day of the season and i think they got a bit excited with letting so many groups out. Booked on golf now, they paired us with 2 but they were late. We went out as a 2some but paired after the second hole because of the slow pace.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall just Bad

Hated the layout, Conditions were rough, overall just not a fun course to play

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super fun course!

This course is so fun and challenging! Lots of unexpected surprises! Very green and well kept! Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 123
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Hendo

Excellent staff and the course is in very good condition! Pace of play was very good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Considering condition of the course not worth the high price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

Great prople. Beautiful course. Tough but fair. A++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Happy place

This course has a great vibe. The staff are chill, the course has a good variety of holes and challenges, and there’s a certain patina that makes this place special. The out and back routing, the little snack shack at the turn, and the quirkiness of the holes all contribute. Although not perfectly manicured, the course played beautifully with bouncy, browned out fairways and receptive greens (which could be firmer). I enjoy playing here every time and the value is unmatched. I hope it continues to thrive and improve over the years. I’ll be coming back for sure!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Course conditions

Crab grass in the tee boxes and rough. It’s pretty obvious management hasn’t invested a penny in course maintenance. Greens desperately need an aerification and the course could use some fertilizer. Sometimes you need to invest a little money to line those pockets with cash

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overall great experience, hoping the green speeds get back to the Galen Hall I love, but understand with the weather we've be experiencing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Course for the Cost

A bunch of fairways have bare spots. If it rains, it's a swamp. The carts are junk. If you touch the brakes, you'll go through the front windows. Many golfers tore up several holes. The conditions aren't good at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Galen Hall

A good Robert Trent Jones updated course...contains the first example of a Island holed green...lots of elevation change and if you play it early in the day , the greens run fast..nice course !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Course was extremely wet in some places but I anticipate that may be normal for the area. Interesting layout. Front seemed a bit more challenging than the back. Listen to the club house personnel when they explain about number 2!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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